Question 810 Deck General

The correct answer is D) All of the above. Air compressors are not permitted in any of the listed spaces on a tank barge carrying grade A cargo. This is because grade A cargoes are highly flammable, and air compressors pose a potential ignition source that could lead to a fire or explosion. The regulations prohibit air compressors in cargo handling rooms, enclosed spaces with cargo piping, and even spaces where cargo hoses are stored, as a safety precaution to prevent accidental ignition of the volatile cargo. The other options are incorrect because the regulation applies to all of the listed spaces, not just one or two of them. The prohibition on air compressors is a comprehensive safety measure to mitigate the risks associated with handling and storing grade A cargoes on a tank barge.